Jun 08, 2009 -
After nine long months of waiting to meet baby, the idea of giving birth and then sending the bundle of joy to the nursery may be torture to new parents. I couldn't bear to bid my daughter or son goodbye so soon and don't plan on letting baby number three out of my sight either. Almost every mama I know feels the same way and kept their wee ones in the room with them.
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May 30, 2009 -
Expectant ladies often ask their tried and tested mama friends for a list of must-have items for their newborn's nursery. Two of my mommy friends sent me extensive Excel spreadsheets with recommended items to buy in one column and the quantities in another. Like a kid getting ready for the first day of school, I took that checklist with me to Babies 'R' Us and stocked up on all the goods.
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May 19, 2009 -
Mamas- and papas-to-be try their best to figure out what to buy and register for the impending babe. But all the vocab that goes with the toys and contraptions can be a bit confusing. From activity mats and bouncers to play yards and jumpers, we've broken down the tyke terms.
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Apr 24, 2009 -
Many new moms liken their introduction into motherhood to wading through a fog. I didn't see through the thickness until my daughter was about 6-weeks-old and even then, I still had mush brain. Like most first time mothers, I frantically tracked her nursing habits, diaper changes and nap times because I knew I would forget the schedule moments later.
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Apr 07, 2009 -
It's amazing how topics of conversation can change so quickly after a baby is born. All of the sudden, chats includes references to color, size and frequency of your lil one's bowel movements. It's one of the first questions the doctor asks at your tot's checkups and one your friends may also discuss.
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Apr 02, 2009 -
I always assumed that changing a boy's diaper would be so much easier than that of a girl. In reality, they are equally challenging. Boys can make a golden mess of their room in seconds while girls are prone to urinary tract infections if you wipe the wrong way.
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Mar 25, 2009 -
When a much anticipated baby makes his or her debut, don't forget to include their older sibling or siblings in the celebration! Including first time big sisters and brothers is especially important as they may not be used to sharing the spotlight. If you plan on bringing a gift for the new bundle of joy, consider the thoughtful gesture of also giving a lil something to the other tots.
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Mar 18, 2009 -
Once family and friends receive a birth announcement and the new parents have extended an invitation for people to meet their welcomed addition, there are a few things visitors should consider. Check out our slideshow for some thoughtful tips on making baby's acquaintance.
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Mar 13, 2009 -
All women have that new mama glow when their babes make their way into the world. But, some ladies prep for their postpartum pics with the infant. Did you smear on lipstick, swipe mascara on your lashes or run a brush through your hair before posing for baby's first photographs?
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Mar 10, 2009 -
Once you're a parent, you never get the same quality of sleep again. Well, maybe when the kids move out. Whether you are up feeding an infant or keeping your ears open for signs of a restless tot, you've kissed your hours of deep shut eye good bye.
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